DYNAMIS

DYNAMIS is the Doctoral programme Yielding Novel Advancements in Medicine and Innovative Solutions (2026-2030) promoted by the research excellence institute IDIBAPS and co-founded by the European Union. It is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme designed to attract and rigorously train 10 outstanding R1 researchers in translational medicine, addressing real-world medical challenges. Selected through two international open calls, each researcher will undertake a 48-month PhD project that will be implemented in a vibrant training and career development environment such as the Clínic Campus in Barcelona. To succeed in this doctoral programme, IDIBAPS will collaborate with many associated partners that will contribute to the international, intersectorial and interdisciplinary dimensions of this applied research and training scheme.

IDIBAPS is a leading research center of excellence focused on addressing diseases with high societal impact in terms of prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. It has launched the DYNAMIS Doctoral Programme, part of its International PhD initiative, within a supportive research environment recognized by the HR Excellence in Research award from the European Commission. Located on the Clinic Campus in Barcelona, IDIBAPS benefits from close collaboration with the prestigious Hospital Clínic Barcelona and the University of Barcelona’s Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, part of one of Spain’s top-ranked universities. 

The DYNAMIS programme will offer two international, peer-reviewed calls, providing a total of 10 PhD positions. Each fellow will be co-supervised by a basic/translational researcher and a clinical researcher, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on shared research projects. With over 100 research groups across  six main research areas and several specialized research programmes, DYNAMIS covers a broad spectrum of translational biomedical topics. 

DYNAMIS fellows will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, modern workspaces, dedicated lab management support, and a rich calendar of seminars and training activities aimed at fostering both professional and personal development. Additionally, this international, intersectorial and interdisciplinary programme (supported by numerous associated partners) includes structured doctoral training, mandatory international secondments, tailored onboarding processes, and dedicated mentoring support to enhance collaboration and career progression. 

Two international peer-reivewed calls are foreseen at DYNAMIS with the following calendar: 

Call 1 with  5 positions 

The call is open from October 8th to December 2nd.  

You can see the details of the job offer by clicking here. 

Before applying: remember to check our Guide for Applicants, the Application Template and the other relevant documentation at the end of this webpage.

Any questions? Join our online information session on November 10th at 1:00 PM (CET) via this link.

DYNAMIS POSTER

Call 2 with 5 positions 

• Opening dates: February 2 2026 – March 29 2026 (estimated)
• Evaluation dates: March 30 2026 – July 19 2026 (estimated)
• Expected site visits at IDIBAPS (only for candidates pre-selected): June 8 2026 – June 28 2026 (estimated)
• Starting dates: July 20 2026 – November 8 2026 (estimated)

Terms and Conditions 

Object 

Each selected DYNAMIS fellow will be awarded a 48-month PhD employment contract to carry out a research project, which includes a mandatory international secondment. The project will culminate in the submission and defense of a PhD thesis.  

Eligibility 

Applicants must meet the following criteria, supported by official documentation: 

1.  Research and academic background: Must not already hold a PhD. Must be eligible to enroll in a doctoral program in Spain. Candidates from diverse scientific fields are allowed: biology, biotechnology, engineering, physics, medical sciences, or related disciplines. 
2. Mobility requirements: Transnational mobility is required according to MSCA rule: Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the call deadline. No nationality restrictions apply. 
3. Participation requirements: Commitment to undertake one or more international or intersectorial secondments during the fellowship. Willingness to actively participate in all DYNAMIS activities. 

Application process 

After ensuring you accomplish the eligibility criteria for the programme (please refer to our Guide for Applicants and our FAQs at the end of this webpage), you should submit the requested information through the on-line application tool, also accessible in the link to the offer. In particular:

• Since the application involves several steps and takes time to complete, we recommend downloading the template available on the website in advance (see the bottom of the webpage). The template contains all the questions, allowing you to prepare your responses before accessing the online application tool.
• Please note that the online tool requires the entire application to be completed in one session. Partial answers cannot be saved for later.
• We also recommend reviewing the available research lines (see the document at the bottom of this webpage) before completing your application, as you will be asked to select three different research line priorities.

Once submitted your online application form, an automatic file in Pdf format will be generated and sent to your personnel e-mail. In that e-mail you will be asked to send the document to Human Resources department (FCRBRRHH@recerca.clinic.cat) together with your academic records. This last step is mandatory to complete the process, as all applications must be sent to the official channel established in the call. For more information on the application process, please check our Guide for Applicants.

The deadline for applications is December 2nd, 2025.

Evaluation process  

The DYNAMIS selection process is fully aligned with the principles of Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R), ensuring a fair and well-structured evaluation. Throughout the process, equal opportunities will be prioritized, considering career breaks, and any potential conflicts of interest will be strictly avoided or appropriately disclosed. 

Once a candidate is confirmed to meet the eligibility criteria, a transparent evaluation process, of approximately 14 weeks, to be summarized in an individual assessment per participant. About its steps and considered specific criteria: 

1. Remote evaluation conducted by panels of external experts, assessing: 
   1. Candidate’s track record (50%) 
   2. Motivation letter (30%)  
   3. Reference letters from proposed referees (20%)
2. Online oral interviews, conducted by a panel of external and internal experts, assessing:  
   1. Scientific knowledge and potential (50%) 
   2. Motivation (30%)  
   3. English proficiency (20%) 
3. Onsite visits, to meet chosen research groups, know better IDIBAPS and gain insight into the institute’s research environment and culture. 

A final consensus meeting considering inputs from all completed evaluation phases will help DYNAMIS Management Committee to take a final decision: a list with selected candidates and a list with candidates in a reserve list. Selected candidates will have one week for accepting or reject the formal offer and up to sixteen weeks after acceptance to start the fellowship.  

Multilevel redress procedure 

To ensure fair treatment and consistent interpretation throughout the selection process, participants will have 7 calendar days following the outcome of each phase to submit a redress request. This process does not allow challenges to the scientific judgment of qualified experts but focuses on procedural fairness of those phases: eligibility check, remote evaluation, online interviews and final decision. 

All applicants will receive a response within one month of submitting a redress request. In specific cases, a re-evaluation may be considered. 

Fellowship conditions 

Successful applicants will be employed as R1 researchers at IDIBAPS, benefiting from full Spanish social security coverage. They must enroll in a doctoral programme at a Spanish university (cost covered by the DYNAMIS programme). 

The research contract includes the following financial allowances: 

• Living and mobility allowances: Cover an estimated annual gross salary of €30,700, plus employment-related costs. 
• Family allowance: An additional estimated €4,900 per year may be included as gross salary for fellows with dependent family members. 

The final gross salary depends on individual circumstances and follows Spanish employment regulations. Fellows will receive a net salary after standard deductions (e.g., income tax and social security). 

In addition, DYNAMIS provides research, training, and networking allowance, which will not be part of the salary, but could represent a significant financial contribution to the fellow’s scientific and professional development. 

The strengths of the DYNAMIS programme lies not only in its excellent scientific supervision but also in the comprehensive support system offered to all fellows. Participants will be able to benefit from tailored opportunities such as doctoral schools, a structured onboarding scheme and additional mentoring support. The programme also provides mobility support for fellows’ arrival and for organizing their international and intersectoral secondments, among others. Altogether, DYNAMIS prepares fellows for diverse career paths in academia and industry, but always to advance professionally and be at the forefront of medicine and science.